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Plant Sciences
Valentina Picchi, Antonella Calzone, Serena Gobbi, Sara Paccani, Roberto Lo Scalzo, Alessandra Marti, Franco Faoro
Summary: In this study, the effects of chitosan treatments on the nutritional and technological quality of wheat grains were investigated. The results showed that chitosan increased the content of polyphenols and tocopherols in grains and maintained the technological quality of semolina.
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Agronomy
Angelos C. Kyratzis, Andreas Pallides, Andreas Katsiotis
Summary: Durum wheat in the Mediterranean is influenced by unpredictable climatic conditions, resulting in variations in grain yield and quality. This study aimed to assess the relationships between different stability parameters derived from statistical models and various traits of durum wheat. The stability parameters were categorized into three groups and estimated in two experiments. The correlations between stability parameters and traits were modest, and stability parameters from Group B showed higher repeatability for grain yield. The results contribute to the adjustment of durum wheat breeding strategies.
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Food Science & Technology
Maria Dolores Requena-Ramirez, Damaso Hornero-Mendez, Cristina Rodriguez-Suarez, Sergio G. Atienza
Summary: Carotenoids are important for human health and industrial quality in durum wheat. Esterification of carotenoids, particularly lutein, in durum wheat provides stability and enhances biofortification. Identifying durum wheat accessions with esterification ability is a significant advancement for increasing carotenoid content. Variability in specific carotenoids presents new opportunities for biofortification breeding.
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Plant Sciences
Meryem Zaim, Miguel Sanchez-Garcia, Bouchra Belkadi, Abdelkarim Filali-Maltouf, Ayed Al Abdallat, Zakaria Kehel, Filippo M. Bassi
Summary: Durum wheat is a staple food in the Mediterranean Basin and is often exposed to moisture stress. Genetic factors controlling water productivity were identified through genome wide association studies. Three loci were found to improve water productivity, which can be used to improve the moisture conversion of durum wheat.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2023)
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Food Science & Technology
Alessandro Cammerata, Barbara Laddomada, Francesco Milano, Francesco Camerlengo, Marco Bonarrigo, Stefania Masci, Francesco Sestili
Summary: This study characterized bran-enriched durum wheat milling fractions using micronization and air-classification technology, showing potential health benefits and supporting their use in durum-based foods for improved quality and safety.
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Plant Sciences
Maura Nicoletta Laus, Michele Andrea De Santis, Zina Flagella, Mario Soccio
Summary: Durum wheat, a commonly cultivated species, plays a crucial role in the human diet as it is used to produce various foods. However, drought and soil salinity stress can lead to reduced yield and grain quality. Plants have evolved antioxidant mechanisms to counteract oxidative damage caused by stress, with enhancement of the antioxidant defense system improving tolerance to hyperosmotic stress.
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Plant Sciences
Haipei Liu, Amanda J. Able, Jason A. Able
Summary: Transgenerational effects of water-deficit and heat stress were investigated on the response of durum wheat seedlings to nitrogen starvation. Two genotypes showed significant reductions in growth under nitrogen starvation stress, with the stress-tolerant genotype exhibiting lower reductions in most traits in progeny from stressed parents. Small RNA sequencing identified 1534 microRNAs in different treatment groups, providing insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying stress adaptation processes.
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Food Science & Technology
Serafino Suriano, Carlotta Balconi, Paolo Valoti, Rita Redaelli
Summary: This study analyzed the chemical composition of whole kernels of four different pigmented maize genotypes (yellow, red, blue, purple), revealing significant differences in bioactive phytochemical substance content among the genotypes. The purple kernel genotype showed the highest concentration of anthocyanins, while red maize had the highest total tocols content. Principal Component Analysis provided a good summary, clearly discriminating the genotypes based on their specific chemical composition.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Gururaj Pralhad Kadkol, Jess Meza, Steven Simpfendorfer, Steve Harden, Brian Cullis
Summary: The study investigated Fusarium crown rot tolerance in 34 durum wheat genotypes and found that some conventional durum wheat genotypes as well as those derived from crosses exhibited comparable tolerance to Suntop. Suntop was identified as the most tolerant genotype, while EGA Bellaroi was identified as very intolerant based on FCR tolerance index.
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Plant Sciences
Conxita Royo, Karim Ammar, Dolors Villegas, Jose M. M. Soriano
Summary: The study found that modern cultivars of durum wheat have advantages in terms of yield, number of grains per spike, and harvest index compared to landraces, but they differ in characteristics such as heading period and grain-filling duration. Genetic analysis showed that different genetic subpopulations are related to the geographical distribution and evolutionary history of durum wheat.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
C. Rodriguez-Suarez, M. D. Requena-Ramirez, D. Hornero-Mendez, S. G. Atienza
Summary: The content of yellow pigment in durum wheat grain is mainly due to the accumulation of carotenoids, which gives pasta its bright yellow color preferred by consumers. Carotenoids are also important nutrients with essential biological functions for human health. The identification of the XAT-7A1 gene responsible for carotenoid esterification in durum wheat is a necessary step for breeding programs to enhance carotenoid levels in wheat varieties. The focus should be on the Type 1 XAT-7A1 haplotype, which has been associated with high levels of carotenoid ester production.
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Plant Sciences
Federica Carucci, Giuseppe Gatta, Anna Gagliardi, Pasquale De Vita, Simone Bregaglio, Marcella Michela Giuliani
Summary: Organic farming systems are often limited by soil nitrogen availability. This study found that foliar applications can improve organic durum wheat yields, especially in modern varieties. The application of sulfur and nitrogen has a positive synergistic effect on nitrogen uptake, utilization efficiency, and grain yield of durum wheat. Additionally, selenium treatment improved post-anthesis nitrogen uptake and utilization efficiency, leading to increased yields in both traditional and modern varieties.
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Plant Sciences
Lorenzo Cotrozzi, Giacomo Lorenzini, Cristina Nali, Claudia Pisuttu, Silvia Pampana, Elisa Pellegrini
Summary: This study comprehensively evaluated the effects of two waterlogging durations on two durum wheat cultivars, finding that the impact of waterlogging on wheat varied depending on the duration, and differences in waterlogging tolerance between cultivars were discovered. Waterlogging during tillering impaired wheat's physiological activity, affecting crop growth and yield.
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Plant Sciences
Stefan M. Markovic, Dragan Zivancev, Daniela Horvat, Aleksandra Torbica, Jovana Jovankic, Nevena H. Djukic
Summary: Heat stress is a significant factor affecting wheat production, with eEF1A playing a role in plant heat tolerance. Varieties with higher eEF1A accumulation under heat stress show less decrease in photosynthetic pigments, correlating with better yield traits. This study aims to develop agricultural strategies and heat-tolerant wheat varieties through analyzing molecular mechanisms under high and moderate air temperatures.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Michele Denora, Mariana Amato, Gennaro Brunetti, Francesco De Mastro, Michele Perniola
Summary: The current social context emphasizes the need for increased food production, improved quality, and sustainable agricultural systems. Technological innovation, such as precision farming and variable rate techniques, can contribute to achieving these goals. This study incorporated soil property maps into nitrogen balance calculations for variable rate nitrogen fertilization of durum wheat. The results showed that variable rate techniques reduced nitrogen fertilizer use by 25%, while maintaining the same level of yield. Additionally, the crop response to variable rate application showed higher grain protein content and improved nitrogen use efficiency, indicating lower environmental impact and higher economic profitability.
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Agronomy
Michele Andrea De Santis, Marcella Michela Giuliani, Zina Flagella, Amedeo Reyneri, Massimo Blandino
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2020)
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Agronomy
Anna Gagliardi, Federica Carucci, Stefania Masci, Zina Flagella, Giuseppe Gatta, Marcella Michela Giuliani
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Agronomy
Mariagrazia P. Cataldi, Sigrid Heuer, Tim H. Mauchline, Mark D. Wilkinson, Emily Masters-Clark, Nilde A. Di Benedetto, Maria Rosaria Corbo, Zina Flagella
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Plant Sciences
Gianfranco Panfili, Serena Niro, Annarita Bufano, Annacristina D'Agostino, Alessandra Fratianni, Bruno Paura, Luisa Falasca, Luciano Cinquanta
PLANT FOODS FOR HUMAN NUTRITION
(2020)
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Agronomy
Michele Andrea De Santis, Michele Rinaldi, Valeria Menga, Pasquale Codianni, Luigia Giuzio, Clara Fares, Zina Flagella
Summary: This study compared the protein composition of eight chickpea genotypes under organic and conventional cropping systems, finding that while there were significant differences in seed number, crop management did not have a significant impact on protein content. The ratio of major globulins vicilin and legumin showed a negative relationship with yield and was higher under organic farming.
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Food Science & Technology
Alessandra Fratianni, Annacristina D'Agostino, Serena Niro, Annarita Bufano, Bruno Paura, Gianfranco Panfili
Summary: The study found that domestic cooking increased the content of beneficial compounds in cooked vegetables, but steaming slightly decreased the levels of lutein and beta-carotene.
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Plant Sciences
Maura Nicoletta Laus, Michele Andrea De Santis, Zina Flagella, Mario Soccio
Summary: Durum wheat, a commonly cultivated species, plays a crucial role in the human diet as it is used to produce various foods. However, drought and soil salinity stress can lead to reduced yield and grain quality. Plants have evolved antioxidant mechanisms to counteract oxidative damage caused by stress, with enhancement of the antioxidant defense system improving tolerance to hyperosmotic stress.
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Plant Sciences
Michele Andrea De Santis, Mario Soccio, Maura Nicoletta Laus, Zina Flagella
Summary: Durum wheat is a staple crop in the Mediterranean diet, prized for its adaptability and nutritional value. Environmental stresses such as water deficit and soil salinity can affect the protein and starch composition in durum wheat, in turn impacting yield and quality. Recent studies have discussed the effects of these stresses on various nutritional and health-related components in durum wheat grains.
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Food Science & Technology
Serena Niro, Alessandra Fratianni, Patrizio Tremonte, Silvia Jane Lombardi, Elena Sorrentino, Pamela Manzi, Gianfranco Panfili
Summary: This study monitored the retinol isomerisation and microbial levels in different pasta filata cheeses during the production process. It was found that the isomerisation index and the content of 13-cis retinol increased during production. The growth of lactic acid bacteria had a significant impact on the isomerisation index.
INTERNATIONAL DAIRY JOURNAL
(2022)
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Agronomy
Michele Andrea De Santis, Marcella Michela Giuliani, Zina Flagella, Elisa Pellegrino, Laura Ercoli
Summary: The effect of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) on yield and quality of wheat genotypes was investigated. It was found that AMF seed coating led to a general yield improvement in old genotypes and improved the quality traits such as protein content and gluten quality. Moreover, AMF treatment increased phosphorus and iron uptake.
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Food Science & Technology
Sebastiano Delfine, Alessandra Fratianni, Annacristina D'Agostino, Gianfranco Panfili
Summary: This study investigates the effect of moderate drought stress on the growth and composition of chicory. The results show that drought stress can lead to a decrease in dry matter and photosynthetic rate, but an increase in carotenoid and tocopherol content.
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Agronomy
Michele Andrea De Santis, Antonio Satriani, Fortunato De Santis, Zina Flagella
Summary: The study found that agronomic management in terms of water and nitrogen supply can influence the physiological and agronomic traits of chickpeas, affecting water use efficiency and grain protein composition. Hyperspectral phenotyping assessment can provide insights into crop growth conditions.
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Agronomy
Michele Andrea De Santis, Daniela Campaniello, Damiana Tozzi, Luigia Giuzio, Maria Rosaria Corbo, Antonio Bevilacqua, Milena Sinigaglia, Zina Flagella
Summary: Peanut is a widely cultivated crop with potential adaptability to the Mediterranean area, but limited cultivation in Europe. In a two-year field trial, the Virginia-type genotype showed better adaptability to irrigation and biofertilization. The inoculated treatment led to the highest agricultural crop water productivity, with implications for sustainability. The expression of storage proteins in peanuts varied with water supply.
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Food Science & Technology
Serena Niro, Alessandra Fratianni, Annacristina D'Agostino, Ivan Notardonato, Gianfranco Panfili
Summary: This study evaluated the nutritional and sensorial characteristics of Pecorino di Farindola cheese at different commercial ripening stages, finding a marked proteolysis and high content of certain FAAs at the end of ripening. Long-ripened cheeses had a light spicy feature that distinguishes them from other Italian Pecorino cheeses.
ITALIAN JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE
(2021)
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Food Science & Technology
Michele Andrea De Santis, Vincenzo Cunsolo, Marcella Michela Giuliani, Antonella Di Francesco, Rosaria Saletti, Salvatore Foti, Zina Flagella
JOURNAL OF CEREAL SCIENCE
(2020)
